NHL Match Prediction: Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders
Los Angeles Kings
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- Period 3: No draw 1.27 pending
- Period 3: Not: Los Angeles Kings win and total over 1.5 1.27 pending
Los Angeles host New York at Crypto.com Arena on November 12, with the Kings trying to recover ground from 14th place in the Western Conference. They have 12 points from 16 games, while the Islanders arrive with 18 points. Both teams need to stop losing runs rather than protect a strong position.
Kings: scoring swings undermine home advantage
Recent form and scoring balance
Los Angeles have two wins and three defeats in their last five games, all at home. Their attacking ceiling was clear in the 7:2 win over San Jose, but they lost their latest two games. Across the season, they have scored 45 goals and conceded 55. The five-game home sample contains no clean sheet: attacking bursts have not been matched by defensive control.
Personnel and preparation
Alex Turcotte returned from injury against Pittsburgh. Artemi Panarin spoke on November 6 about energy and a good dressing-room atmosphere after two wins; those comments preceded the latest setbacks and should not be read as a response to them. The Kings last played on November 10. Projected lines, tactical deployment and further injury or suspension updates are not supplied.
- Nashville Predatorshome0:3
- Pittsburgh Penguinshome2:5
- San Jose Sharkshome7:2
- Buffalo Sabreshome2:3
- Ottawa Senatorshome6:5
Islanders: defensive absences compound a losing run
Results and road performance
New York have lost four straight games, with their five-match return standing at one win, 13 goals scored and 20 allowed. They conceded at least three in every fixture, so improved finishing alone would not address the recent imbalance. Their two listed road games brought a 4:3 win in Minnesota and a 2:3 loss in San Jose. Three of the five overall totals exceeded 5.5 goals, despite a scoreless outing against Edmonton. The last game was on November 9, giving them one more rest day than Los Angeles before travelling from San Jose to this matchup.
Availability shapes the defensive options
Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov are unavailable, while McKelley and Ritchie are on injured reserve. Ben Hutton signed a one-year contract on November 5, but his role in this game is not confirmed. Mathew Barzal is skating and travelled with the team as he approaches a return from a knee injury; that does not confirm he will play. No verified starting lineup or tactical arrangement is supplied, so neither Barzal's inclusion nor specific defensive pairings can be assumed.
- San Jose Sharksaway2:3
- New Jersey Devilshome4:5
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
Head-to-head record favours Los Angeles
The Kings have won 10 of the 11 meetings listed across five years, including the latest six. The eight detailed results contain 45 goals, averaging 5.63 per game, but only three finished above 5.5. That distinction matters: several larger scores lift the average above a threshold most individual meetings did not clear. The latest encounter ended 3:2 to Los Angeles on October 22.
- 22.10.2026New York Islanders2:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 13.03.2026New York Islanders2:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 06.03.2026Los Angeles Kings5:3New York IslandersNHL
- 12.03.2025Los Angeles Kings4:1New York IslandersNHL
- 11.12.2024New York Islanders1:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
Unconfirmed details limit matchup precision
No expert opinions, confirmed starting goaltenders, save percentages, power-play or penalty-kill figures are supplied; goalkeeper form and special-teams advantages therefore cannot be compared reliably.
First-period scoring is the narrower angle
Our pick for Los Angeles Kings against New York Islanders is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.41. The Kings ended their latest game with a 0:3 defeat to Nashville. That recent loss of finishing makes an immediate exchange of goals less persuasive than a start in which at least one attack stays quiet.
New York have scored in four of their last five outings. According to media reports, Ryan Pulock and Alexander Romanov are unavailable, while Mathew Barzal is nearing a return rather than confirmed to play. Those absences do not guarantee a low-scoring opening: defensive disruption is a risk to this pick. The case rests on recent attacking inconsistency, not a proven first-period trend. The projected first-period score is 0:0.
The selection and its limits
Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No 1.41 allows for one side to score before the first intermission. It is a cautious opening-period selection, not a claim that either defence will control the full game.
FAQ
When does Los Angeles Kings — New York Islanders kick off?
The match starts on 12.11.2026 at 22:00 (New York), Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles).
What is the prediction for Los Angeles Kings — New York Islanders?
Our pick is Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No at 1.41.
What are the teams’ chances?
By market estimate: Los Angeles Kings win — 41%, draw — 23%, New York Islanders win — 36%.
Chances by market estimate
Team form
- Nashville Predatorshome0:3
- Pittsburgh Penguinshome2:5
- San Jose Sharkshome7:2
- Buffalo Sabreshome2:3
- Ottawa Senatorshome6:5
- San Jose Sharksaway2:3
- New Jersey Devilshome4:5
- Carolina Hurricaneshome3:5
- Edmonton Oilershome0:4
- Minnesota Wildaway4:3
Standings · Western Conference
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Calgary Flames | 19 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 47:66 | 17 |
| 14 | Los Angeles Kings | 16 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 45:55 | 12 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 39:76 | 9 |
Head-to-head
- 22.10.2026New York Islanders2:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 13.03.2026New York Islanders2:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
- 06.03.2026Los Angeles Kings5:3New York IslandersNHL
- 12.03.2025Los Angeles Kings4:1New York IslandersNHL
- 11.12.2024New York Islanders1:3Los Angeles KingsNHL
About the match
- 12 November · 22:00 New York
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles)
Odds
Odds updated 11.11 22:10
Market gives the hosts a modest edge
Los Angeles are the regulation-time favourites at 41.3%, ahead of New York at 35.7%, with the draw at 23.1%. Over the last 24 hours, the home price has shortened and the away price has drifted, while the draw has remained broadly unchanged. The total-goals market leans toward Over 5.5 at 53.7%, with that side also shortening. This is a narrow preference for a higher total, rather than a strong market consensus.
Our prediction
- Market
- Period 1: Both Teams To Score - No
- Current odds
- 1.41
- Odds at prediction
- 1.4
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 66%
- Market estimate
- 65%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.41
- Potential win
- 41 $
- Status
- pending
